University of Iowa Online Master of Business Administration

Why University of Iowa? 

University of Iowa recruits applicants for its online Master of Business Administration degree program. This very  large public research university in  Iowa City, Iowa administers the program through its Tippie College of Business.

At least 18 months of full-time professional experience are required of applicants before they can enter the program. Submitting GMAT or GRE results is optional. Applicants should have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0.

Program Snapshot

University Name University of Iowa
Location Iowa City
State IA
Niche.com Grade A
Name of Degree Master of Business Administration
School or Department Administering Program Tippie College of Business
Credits 45
Cost per credit $750.00
Tuition for Entire Program $33,750.00
Test Requirements optional
Minimum GPA 3.0
Prerequisite Courses and Skills at least 18 months of professional experience
Campus Visit Required? no
Typical Time to Complete 2-3 years
When Can Students Start the Program? Fall, Spring, Summer
Program Concentrations
  • Marketing 
  • Business Analytics 
  • Entrepreneurship 
  • Management
Synchronous classes yes
Required Courses
  • Marketing Management 
  • Management in Organizations 
  • Corporate Financial Reporting 
  • Data and Decisions 
  • Managerial Economics 
  • Managerial Finance 
  • Operations and Supply Chain 
  • Foundations in Strategy 
  • Business Integration (capstone)
Does the Program Include a Capstone? yes
Does the program include a practicum or internship? no
Other Features that Make the Program Unique 8 week courses; Business Fundamentals Certificate pathway to admission for With  undergraduate GPA of 2.5 to 3.0 
Program Description This degree requires 45 credits of coursework. Students complete a capstone course to consolidate and extend the knowledge learned throughout the program. There is no internship or practicum requirement. Most students complete the program within 2-3 years. 4 concentration areas are offered: Marketing; Business Analytics; Entrepreneurship; Management

 

What will I Learn?

A distinctive feature of the curriculum at the University of Iowa is the required course in Data and Decisions, underlining the program’s evidence-based approach. Students learn more about interpreting financial data in required courses in Corporate Financial Reporting, Managerial Economics and Managerial Finance. Highly relevant issues in current business are covered in Operations and Supply Chain and in Foundations in Strategy.  Further approaches are studied in Marketing Management and in Management in Organizations. The capstone course is entitled Business Integration. 

Students can choose to specialize in one of the following concentrations: Marketing, Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship or Management.

How much will the program cost?

The program costs $750.00 per credit, and 45 credits are required. The total cost of the degree is just under $34,000.00 for the entire degree. Most students take 2-3 years to finish their studies.

How does the program fit into my life?

Students build connections with peers and instructors through synchronous classes, scheduled each week and conducted “live” online. Online MBA participants do not need to visit the campus in-person at any point during the program unless they wish. Offering three starts per year, in Fall, Spring, and Summer, this program allows you to begin your studies at your convenience. 

Students complete the program within 2-3 years. 

Summary

Students should be aware that the program requirement of 45 credits is higher than in some programs. However, the UIowa aims to facilitate learning and work-life balance through accelerated 8 week courses, enabling students to focus intensively on one subject and take short breaks from studies as needed. Applicants with non-traditional backgrounds may also be attracted to the program because of its alternative pathway to admission through the Business Fundamentals Certificate.